On-Demand Purchasing
Our team works directly with your managers to research, compare, coordinate, and negotiate agreements.
- Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Bid process management
- Supplier renegotiation
- Supplier vetting
- Purchasing diligence
Catalyst Sourcing Solutions
Better purchasing starts with a clearer view.
We help organizations manage suppliers, run thoughtful sourcing processes, and protect the value in every agreement.
About Catalyst
Purchasing expertise with a partnership focus.
Our story
Tools, data, and expertise.
Launched in 2014, Catalyst Sourcing Solutions grew from the belief that organizations can manage vendors efficiently with the right tools and support. Our vision is to make a strong purchasing strategy accessible to every client.
In 2017 we launched SupplierTRACKER, bringing vendor documents, pricing benchmarks, contract tracking, and insurance compliance into a single hub. Our professional services have helped clients reduce operating expenses while building valuable vendor relationships.
Total value driven
We start with your financial and strategic objectives to find the right value and fit.
Learn from experience
Our procurement professionals bring research, process management, and negotiation experience to the work.
Partnership focus
We collaborate with vendors to understand their business model, costs, and challenges and build productive relationships.
Professional services
Flexible purchasing help when you need it.
Catalyst provides resources, expertise, and data to manage vendor costs, purchasing processes, and compliance.
Our services
From a single project to ongoing support.
On-demand purchasing, purchasing compliance support, and vendor analysis and document recovery.
Government Surplus Management
Support for compliant and efficient removal of district or department surplus assets.
- Inventory of surplus
- Removal coordination
- Auction management
- Final transfer of assets
- Cradle-to-grave compliance reporting
Supplier Analysis and Document Recovery
Break down expenses by category, identify redundancies and waste, and recover supplier agreements and documents.
- Category spend reporting
- Supplier counts
- Document recovery
- SupplierTRACKER setup
Government purchasing compliance
Keep the process clear and documented.
We help school districts plan and administer bids, quotes, and agreements with attention to federal, state, and local purchasing rules. Our team also supports surplus asset documentation and disposition.
What we do
Support across the purchasing lifecycle.
Practical help for procurement teams and organizations without a full service purchasing department.
RFP/Bid Process Administration
We help secure strong agreements through expert RFP, RFQ, and bid processes.
Vendor Document Automation
SupplierTRACKER organizes vendor documents, flags action items, and provides category insights.
Marketplace Data and Benchmarks
Category Strategy Reports bring together industry data, pricing benchmarks, and negotiation tips.
Proof of Insurance Auditing
Ongoing review and refresh of proof of insurance for onsite vendors and service providers.
Government Purchasing Compliance
Support for school districts navigating federal, state, and local purchasing requirements.
Government Surplus Management
Documentation, marketing, and removal of public surplus assets.
Who we work with
Built around your organization.
Education
Automotive & Truck Dealerships
Property Management
Professional Services
Healthcare
Manufacturing & Distribution
What our clients say
Relationships that deliver value.
“Catalyst has helped us immensely. Your guidance has saved us lots of time and money and we couldn’t be happier with our decision to partner with you. Your expertise and diligence has been invaluable.”Dr. Ann-Marie Foucault, Superintendent
St. Michael-Albertville Schools, #885
“Thank you so much for all your work on this aspect of the project. I have really been impressed with your attention to detail, responsiveness, and passion for your work.”Troy Stein, Activities Director
ISD #273 — Edina Public Schools
“Catalyst Sourcing has been a partner for several years. They provide a great value for our organization by helping with organizing our organizational needs, managing quotes from vendors and then helping negotiate beneficial terms.”Patrick Hutchinson, CFO and Corporate Counsel
McDonald Automotive Group
“Eden Prairie Schools has worked with Catalyst Sourcing Solutions for several years. They have partnered with us on bids and quotes, contract management, compliance and documentation. I would strongly recommend them to any district looking for a strategic purchasing partnership.”Ron Meyer, Director of Finance
ISD #272 — Eden Prairie Schools
SupplierTRACKER
Anticipate. Analyze. Act. Succeed.
A secure vendor management hub supported by Catalyst analysts.
One organized view
Put vendor information to work.
SupplierTRACKER brings supplier contact details, documents, renewal dates, and action items together. Find records by supplier name, category, or assigned site or department.
Features
What SupplierTRACKER brings together.
Secure document management
Find and maintain contracts, certificates of insurance, W-9s, and professional licenses in a central repository.
Contract alerts
Track contract expiration and auto-renewal deadlines so action items do not get lost.
Category Strategy Reports
Review category overviews, price benchmarks, supplier options, and sourcing strategies.
Proof of insurance auditing
Catalyst analysts monitor and refresh certificates of insurance for onsite vendors.
Category spend tracking
See vendor activity and spending by category to support purchasing decisions.
Alerts and insight
Know what needs attention next.
Action items include contract expirations and automatic renewals. Category Strategy Reports include overviews, benchmarks, supplier options, and sourcing guidance to inform negotiations.
SupplierTRACKER also keeps vendor insurance information available for timely review.
FAQs
Common questions about Catalyst.
Do I have to use professional services to subscribe to SupplierTRACKER?
No. Some organizations use SupplierTRACKER with their own purchasing staff, while others also use Catalyst for sourcing projects or analysis.
Does Catalyst choose suppliers for clients?
Catalyst gathers information, assesses options, analyzes proposals, and negotiates. The client makes the supplier and contract decision.
Do you offer savings-based compensation?
Yes. For some cost savings projects, Catalyst can work on a contingency or guaranteed basis. Project fees reflect the time and resources needed for the client’s objectives.
What belongs in SupplierTRACKER?
Common records include contracts, price schedules, W-9s, certificates of insurance, professional licenses, and sourcing documents.
Where do pricing benchmarks come from?
Benchmarks are assembled from Catalyst sourcing projects, supplier information, and confirmed marketplace data. Supplier names are withheld in benchmark comparisons to respect confidentiality.
Have another question? Contact our team.
Contact us
Let’s start a conversation.
Tell us about your sourcing, vendor management, or purchasing compliance needs.
Give us a call
1-877-386-9009
Send us an email
info@catalystsourcing.com
Address
2117 Cliff Drive
St. Paul, MN 55122
St. Paul, MN 55122
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Terms & Conditions
Privacy and service terms.
Privacy
Catalyst uses information you provide to communicate with you, provide services, and improve those services. Catalyst states that it does not sell personal information to third parties. You may contact Catalyst to review or correct your information or opt out of marketing communications.
SupplierTRACKER terms
Confidentiality
Catalyst protects client information. Clients agree to protect Catalyst processes, data, and pricing. Benchmark data is anonymized so it does not identify a client, supplier, or actual price.
Cancellation
SupplierTRACKER subscriptions may be canceled with 60 days’ written notice, including email. Access ends on the date specified in the notice.
Limitation of liability
The existing terms limit indirect and consequential damages and cap liability at fees paid to Catalyst over six months.
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